Breaking: Gist Fire reported in Humboldt County on June 26

Published Jun 27, 2026 #Gist fire

First discovered: 9:42 p.m. June 26

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gist

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:42 p.m. at in Humboldt County, California.

Gist Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center